Therapies to alter behaviour could be the most effective first step to cure irritable bowel syndrome, more than existing go-to treatments, a new study suggests. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a ...

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

Researchers have identified a link between the digestive system and the brain, so cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a helpful option for treating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...

Find out about L-glutamine's potential benefits in IBS-D and post-infectious IBS, and learn how it may enhance gut health and dietary interventions.

A study in Clinical Psychology Review examined the effectiveness of different types of psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome patients. The researchers conducted a systematic review and ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and thyroid disease can cause overlapping gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. While there’s no evidence linking IBS with thyroid disease, disruptions to your gut health may ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. However, the only time I am affected with multiple bowel ...

Alternating constipation and diarrhea may indicate a digestive tract disorder like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Treatment can include lifestyle and diet changes. Many things can cause diarrhea and ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Colon cancer is a type of cancer (abnormal cells growing uncontrollably) that begins in the large intestine. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in how the ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that share certain symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes to bowel ...